Oyetola Orders Urgent Release of Stranded Power Equipment

Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has directed the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and terminal operators to facilitate the immediate evacuation of electricity equipment that has been stranded at Nigerian ports since 2007. This directive aims to eliminate operational and administrative bottlenecks that have delayed the clearance of hundreds of containers of critical power equipment.

The intervention follows a presidential directive to clear long-abandoned cargoes essential for electricity infrastructure development. Oyetola emphasized the need for collaboration among the NPA, terminal operators, Nigeria Customs Service, and the Federal Ministry of Power to ensure timely release.

He highlighted the importance of Nigerian ports functioning as gateways for economic growth rather than storage points for cargoes. Oyetola urged all relevant agencies to prioritize logistics and operational support to execute the presidential directive effectively, aiming to improve port efficiency and reduce cargo dwell time.